The Irish Franchise Show, in partnership with the Irish Franchise Association is the perfect platform to promote and sell franchises in Ireland and beyond.

The Franchise Show not only attracts some of the best Irish franchises, but is also a gateway to experience international brands looking to delve into Irish territories. Expert advice and packed seminar halls provide you with free, exclusive, opportunities to learn the fundamentals of franchising, funding, entrepreneurial guidance and support you need to embark upon your venture.

Across the action-packed two days at the RDS, Dublin, on September 7th and 8th you will experience over 80 brands, over 50 seminars and have access to exclusive free expert advice.

Whether you’re a franchise first-timer or a hardened business owner looking to become part of a globally recognised brand, or up and coming brand, The Franchise Show, Dublin is dedicated to answering all your franchising questions and providing you with a whole shot of incredible opportunities.

The Irish Franchise Show Runs At RDS Dublin, Alongside

How to get there

By Main Rail Lines

There are two main train stations in Dublin: Connolly & Heuston.

You can connect to the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) directly from Connolly station to Ballsbridge (Sandymount DART Station).

You can connect to the Luas directly at Heuston station and transfer to the DART at Connolly station to Ballsbridge (Sandymount DART Station).

By Local Rail Lines

Located in close proximity to the RDS is the DART line. The closest DART station to the RDS is Sandymount. Directions on foot from the Sandymount Dart Station:

Follow the Exit signs and turn right onto Sandymount Avenue

Continue until you reach the traffic lights (Bewleys and the Four Seasons Hotel will be directly in front of you)

For the RDS Main Complex then turn right onto Merrion Road and the Main Complex is situated on the left hand side (Merrion Road).

For the Simmonscourt Complex continue straight ahead from the traffic lights at the crossroads, passing Bewleys on your left: the Simmonscourt Complex is on the left hand side after the office buildings

Travel by Road

From City Centre

Outside Trinity College, take Nassau Street (N11) for about 150 metres then turn right following the signposts for the R118. Follow the R118 (also known as Mount Street which becomes Merrion Road) for approximately 2km. The RDS Main Complex will be situated on the right hand side.

To go to the Simmonscourt Complex continue along the Merrion Road and turn right into Simmonscourt Road. The RDS Simmonscourt Complex is situated on the left hand side after the two office buildings.

From Airport

Leave the Airport and follow the Way Out signs until you reach a signalled roundabout.

At the roundabout take the 2nd exit signposted Dublin to join Motorway M1 Airport Interchange.

Junction3 (M50): follow signpost towards City Centre

End of the Motorway, follow the N1

At the junction with Griffith Avenue turn left at traffic lights R102 signposted Malahide, Howth.

At the roundabout take the third exit signposted N11, N81 Irishtown (Junction 81)

Turn right then and turn immediately left at the traffic signals into Londonbridge Road R111 (Signposted N11, N81) Junction 51 (R815) at traffic signals turn left R815, signposted Ballsbridge.

Proceed through the next traffic lights and the RDS is situated on your right.

Taxi From Airport

Taxis are available at the Taxi rank outside Arrivals. Expect to pay between €30 and €40.

Travel by Road

The RDS is serviced by bus routes number 4,7,8 and 18 (Directly) which stop outside the Main Hall Entrance to the RDS on the Merrion Road. These bus services can be availed of on Nassau Street outside Trinity College. Routes numbers 46a,145 (Walking Distance)